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How to Make the Best Music With Your Mouth

Brief on vocal percussion

By Jude ChukwuemekaPublished 3 days ago 3 min read
How to Make the Best Music With Your Mouth
Photo by Nainoa Shizuru on Unsplash

Guys, what is it called when you make music with your mouth? Someone may ask.

It is called vocal percussion - "the imitation or approximation of percussion instruments," and beatboxing is a form of vocal percussion but can be described as, "music with your mouth... beatboxing is making and being the music, not just rhythm."

That's according to an online source. But what do you make of it?

What mouth music called...

Have you ever heard songs known as mouth music (puirt-a-beul) that's provided accompaniment for the dancing of strathspeys, reels and jigs.

These were sung by a solo voice, or by voices a cappella close a cappella vocal music performed without instrumental accompaniment.

The lyrics are often meaningless.... Or meaningful for some listeners.

Making music sounds with your mouth

At this point, I'll like to comment that "vocal percussion is the art of creating sounds with one's mouth that approximate, imitate, or otherwise serve the same purpose as a percussion instrument, whether in a group of singers, an instrumental ensemble, or solo."

Before we go further,

What is the secret to making good music?

First things first, you think in terms of choosing sounds that fit in the entirety of your frequency range.

Stop trying to force sounds to sit well in the mix – you will make better music as a result of the former.

It will be a lot easier to arrange, mix, and master. And your music will sound so much better as a result.

Try that now.

You may also ask: How can I make my music sound better?

Make Your Music Sound Better & More Professional By taking note of the following:

>Choose the right instruments and ranges.

>Use busses/groups for control and speed.

>Compress little by little in stages for better-sounding results.

>Cut out unneeded frequencies carefully, but ruthlessly.

However, you need to do more to get better at making music

>Listen to more music. ...

>Learn music theory. ...

>Learn your tools. ...

>Build an efficient workflow. ...

>Learn sound design. ...

> Balance variation and repetition. ...

>Learn how to mix your own music. ...

> Get familiar with audio mastering.

Next, you may want to study and learn more about how instrument is played with the mouth

Some of them are here...

Jaw harp, harmonica, any woodwind instrument such as flute, clarinet, basoon, piccolo, or any of the brass instrument like saxophone, trombone, trumpet, and your voice is also an instrument played through your mouth.

Waiting... Mouth Music Awards

When will Grammy be given to the best Mouth Music Artist?

You'll be amazed at what sounds your mouth can make. It is the best musical instrument ever made. No other musical instrument can compare to the mouth.

Want to try? Try mastering the following with your mouth, and see how to improve on these over time.

>Singing. ...

>Babbling. ...

>Whistling. ...

>Breathing Sounds. ...

>Cough. ...

>Snoring. ...

>Crying.

All these contribute to great music sounds.

Next,

Consider how to make a perfect song.

Here are quick tips:

>Write a chorus melody, using your instrument.

>Decide on a song structure.

>Write the verse, using your instrument - or your mouth.

>Create vocal melodies for chorus and verses.

>Write lyrics for those vocal melodies.

>Add a bridge, if desired.

>Write the intro and outro.

>Record the song, make improvements after listening.

Lastly, to be a great mouth musician, or any type of artist you desire to be, take the following steps.

>Listen to a variety of music.

>Experiment with different instruments and techniques.

>Write your own songs and lyrics.

>Collaborate with other musicians.

>Be yourself and have fun.

You should be there in no time.

To conclude, here are the steps you can take to improve the vibe of your track:

Knowing better music theory, creating better grooves, arranging, and mixing.

Quickly learn these skills. Great music production is largely about feeling and creative intuition, but it helps to learn the basics well, so start now.

See you at the top.

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About the Creator

Jude Chukwuemeka

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